Author: Margie DuBrow

Director of Donor and Partner Relations: Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve

Background and Mission

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve (the Preserve) was founded in 1934 with a mission to inspire the appreciation and use of native plants by serving as a sanctuary and an educational resource for conservation and stewardship. It is a member-supported nonprofit organization that has come to be recognized as a local treasure, a state resource and a national institution. Known regionally for its community-based programming, it is considered a statewide source for wildflowers and is the only accredited museum in the nation focused exclusively on native flora.

Position Summary

The Director of Donor and Partner Relations serves a critical leadership role for the Preserve in partnership with the Executive Director, providing development, special event, financial and administrative design, planning and management to maximize fundraising efforts, build effective partnerships, and leverage organizational resources to further the Preserve’s mission and reach. The successful candidate will be a front-facing leader with exceptional communication skills, an energetic and passionate demeanor, and the ability to enthusiastically articulate the mission and goals of the Preserve to the community. A proven track record in obtaining major individual gifts, foundation support, government grants and corporate sponsorships is essential. While the Director of Donor and Partner Relations is anticipated to have some grant management staff support, they will be responsible for database management and maintenance, donor and member acknowledgements, list management, direct mail appeals, membership recruitment and renewals, and special events. The Director of Donor and Partner Relations reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

Leadership

  • In partnership with the Executive Director and Development Committee, create an annual plan of achievable and stretch goals, objectives and outcomes for development initiatives
  • Collaborate with the Board of Trustees and Development Committee through direct meeting participation and support for their participation in development activities
  • Research funding sources and trends in order to position the Preserve ahead of significant changes in the fundraising environment
  • Serve as staff management in the absence of the Executive Director

External Relations

  • Research and identify donor prospects, including individuals, corporations, governments, and foundations, and work with the Executive Director to cultivate, solicit and close gifts
  • Design and implement strategies to grow the Annual Fund and Membership programs through individual and institutional gifts, special events, and corporate sponsorships, including a communications and special event calendar
  • Analyze and oversee fulfillment of Membership benefits, making ongoing recommendations for appropriate updates
  • In partnership with marketing staff, develop, manage and implement communications associated with development and special events, including but not limited to brochures, websites, social media, press releases and email campaigns for membership recruitment and renewals, annual fund appeals, newsletters, Preserve Notes and event invitations
  • Develop future capital and endowment campaigns by working in partnership with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, Development and/or Campaign Committee, and consultants
  • Design and execute small, medium and large special events for both fundraising and cultivation purposes, building long-term support and engagement
  • Investigate and develop strategy for planned giving program
  • Participate in local, regional and/or national associations of development professionals and network with community, business and sister NPO leadership

Administrative

  • Oversee and manage lists, including but not limited to membership, business partners, sponsors, donors, prospects, Land Ethics Symposium and other education program lists for mail appeals, digital appeals, invitations, newsletters, registrations, and Preserve Notes
  • Maintain internal physical and digital file retention system for tracking and reporting purposes
  • Recruit, train and manage staff and volunteers involved with development activities
  • Manage the maintenance and future upgrade of existing CRM software, or research, propose and implement migration to new CRM system
  • Process, deposit and acknowledge all charitable contributions including donations, in-kind contributions, tribute and memorial gifts, memberships, grants, event proceeds, and matching gifts
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of experience in donor relations
  • Superior communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal
  • Excellent time management and flexibility with job duties
  • Creativity, self-starting ability, strong organizational skills, and oriented to a high level of detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work well independently and with competing priorities
  • Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram in particular)
  • Occasional travel for external meetings and special events
  • Knowledge of the southeastern Pennsylvania philanthropic community a plus but not required

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with occasional weeknight and weekend work as needed. Some remote work is possible for the right candidate.

Visit us at www.bhwp.org for more information.

The Preserve is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to non-discriminatory policies. All decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion and all other terms of employment will be made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, marital status, status as a qualified handicapped or disabled individual, or any other impermissible factor in accordance with applicable laws.

Education Level:
Bachelor’s degree
To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume and references to:

Peter Couchman, Executive Director

couchman@bhwp.org

Marketing Manager: Alice Paul Institute

The Alice Paul Institute, a dynamic non-profit women’s history and leadership organization located in Mt. Laurel NJ, is seeking a Marketing Manager to help the organization expand its outreach.  This is a full-time position with responsibility to:

  • Create and implement a marketing plan for local and national markets
  • Oversee all print and digital communications
  • Manage API’s social media and website
  • Market and promote programs to the general public, schools and community partners by means of electronic, print and social media
  • Oversee college interns on social media and marketing as assigned
  • Promote and support fundraising and special events
  • Represent API in the community
  • Support board and volunteer committee work
  • Support program and development staff with strategic promotional campaigns

This position requires “big picture” thinking as well as “hands on” tasks, as currently marketing is a one-person department. The ideal candidate must be able to work on multiple levels. She/he must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a strategy for social media, solid organizational skills and efficiency with follow-up.  The best candidate will value API’s mission and working in a small woman-centered organization; will be enthusiastic, flexible and innovative; enjoy and be confident working with groups of all ages; have an interest in women’s history and girls’ studies.

This is a full-time position with benefits, with a salary range of $45-60,000 dependent on experience. Some evening and weekends are required and on occasion extra hours to support special events.  We have been working remotely since March 2020 and will conduct initial interviews via Zoom. Permanently remote candidates may be considered, but we will have a strong preference for candidates who can work in our Mt. Laurel NJ office once we can return to in-person work. The Alice Paul Institute is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment based on collaboration that offers employees the chance to make a difference in the community.

Position Requirements: 

  • bachelor’s degree
  • 2-3 years of related work experience
  • a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • proficiency with social media streams and their metrics plus Hootsuite
  • proficiency with WordPress and SquareSpace web platforms
  • proficiency with current Microsoft Office products
  • ability to meet deadlines, to work both independently and as part of a team
Education Level:
bachelor’s degree
To Apply

To Apply:  Before January 15, send a cover letter and resume by email to info@alicepaul.org or by mail to Alice Paul Institute, P.O. Box 1376, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.  Please no phone calls.  Interviews will be conducted in January for a February start date.  For more information on API, visit www.alicepaul.org.

Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia: Membership Manager

Position Description:

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is seeking a Manager of Membership Growth and Stewardship to recruit, support, and retain a diverse community of local independent values-driven businesses; and to work with SBN’s team to bring the organization into its next growth phase. Our ideal candidate has a track record of building and maintaining diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities; is energized by personal interactions; communicates effectively in a variety of forums; and embraces ownership and accountability of their work. Additionally, our ideal candidate has experience interacting with local and independent business leaders; is oriented by data and metrics; and is familiar with Neon or similar Customer Relations Management (CRM) software. The person in this position is part of SBN’s management team. Salary is in the low-to-mid $50’s and is commensurate with experience.

Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact and relationship manager for all current and prospective members

• Proactively engage current and prospective members in a variety of ways

• Implement strategy to grow and diversify SBN’s membership in an equitable and inclusive way

• Implement strategy to ensure high retention of current members

• Maintain database and accurate recordkeeping for all current members and prospective members

• Manage department budget Additional qualifications for this position to what is noted above include:

• Demonstrated commitment to SBN’s values and mission

• Ability to be flexible with morning and evening hours as needed (when we return to non-remote work)

• Ability to work off-site functions (when we return to non-remote work)

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience; prior experience with a membership organization strongly preferred

SBN centers diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work. We strongly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups.

About Us

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia is building a just, green, and thriving economy in the region. We empower the local business community to be change agents in the movement towards equity and climate resilience; and advocate with them and on their behalf so an equitable and climate resilient local economy grows and thrives.

Our members are independent businesses based in Greater Philadelphia that practice – and measure success by – the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profitability. Geared towards local business leaders, SBN’s programming facilitates honest and supportive discussions among peers and provides important opportunities for civic dialogue.

Since our founding in 2001, SBN has remained the region’s only membership and advocacy organization playing the critical role of serving Greater Philadelphia’s independent triple bottom line business community.

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To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume as a single .pdf to allegra@sbnphiladelphia.org, with the subject line “SBN Manager, Membership Growth and Stewardship: Last name, First name”

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Development Director: Education Law Center – PA

The Education Law Center-PA, a statewide nonprofit legal advocacy organization that has played a leading role on key issues of educational equity and civil rights since 1975, seeks an experienced professional for a full-time development position in our Philadelphia office. The candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in development for a non-profit, particularly working with individual donors, events and sponsorships, and foundations. The ideal candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to civil
rights, racial justice, and advancing the rights of underserved populations. The mission of the Education Law Center-PA is to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania have access to a quality public education. We focus on underserved students including students in poverty, students of color, students with disabilities, English learners, LGBTQ youth, students experiencing homelessness, and students in the foster care and juvenile justice systems.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director, the Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of the Education Law Center’s fundraising, including the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, sponsorship, and related donor outreach and communications. The Director works closely with the Executive Director, the grant writing consultant, the communications specialist, and the Board of Directors in development and fundraising efforts. The
Director of Development’s primary responsibility will be to expand and diversify ELC’s current donor base and work closely with other team members to secure funding to meet the organization’s financial goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set strategy for, develop, and implement all aspects of ELC’s development program, including individual and major gifts, law firm and corporate partnerships, special events, prospect research, and donor communications and social media
• Develop and execute strategies to raise ELC’s visibility amongst a wide cross-section of potential supporters
• Help develop and implement strategies to elevate board engagement
• Draft prospect and donor correspondence, including: digital and print solicitations, acknowledgements, and stewardship materials
• Identify and cultivate new sources of funding and strategic partnerships
• Work together with the Executive Director to steward relationships with a diverse group of foundation, corporate, and individual funders
• Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors
• Understand program evaluation data and the presentation of such information
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor materials in print and on website
• Track revenue, donor patterns and trends, and develop fundraising reports and forecasts ensuring that all of Pennsylvania’s children have equal access to a quality public education.
• Partner with ELC attorneys in developing marketing and donor communications about ELC’s legal advocacy work and client stories
• Work with program staff to ensure consistent, strategic messaging
• Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements—as the main liaison with our grant writing consultant
• Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequests
• Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives
• Coordinate fund raising special events
• Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about the Education Law Center
• Provide support for Development Committee meetings of the Board
• Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems and online communications platforms
• Draft publications to support fund raising activities
• Align development activities with ELC’s communications efforts, working with communications consultant and staff
• Perform other related duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High-energy person with a passion for ELC’s mission
• Ability to mobilize staff, board, and other stakeholders toward a common goal
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and organizational skills; ability to articulate the organization’s mission, program objectives, and resource needs
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside ELC-PA
• Demonstrated record of attracting and securing major gifts from donors
• Demonstrated ability to build inspired relationships with donors
• Demonstrated ability to create multi-year plans, set objectives, and achieve goals
• An understanding of program evaluation and measurement
• Hands-on ability to manage and work directly with donor management software (familiarity with Donor Perfect and WordPress a plus)
• Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members, and other volunteers
• Be a self-starter and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls
• Follow through on tasks and goals, with great and careful attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree
• 8 years minimum experience in professional fundraising

Apply for this job

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae by email to hrphl@elc-pa.org with “Development Director Applicant” in the subject line. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary is commensurate with experience and generous benefits are provided. Education Law Center-PA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Grants Manager / Communications Associate: Green Tree Community Health Foundation

The Grants Manager / Communications Associate position is a full-time, exempt position that is primarily responsible for assisting Green Tree Community Health Foundation in the grants process and in the implementation of fund development activities. This person answers directly to the Executive Director.

This position requires strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize as well as multi-task. Grants administration requires the ability to work with local non-profit organizations as they move through the application process. This includes phone calls, email, tracking applications using the online portal, and site visits. Fund development is essential to the overall success of the foundation and therefore it is imperative that the person in this role be dedicated to providing the support needed to assist in securing the resources necessary to successfully achieve Green Tree’s goal to improve the health of every individual within our community.

This is a professional position that works out of the office, located in Northwest Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill).

Periodic evening and weekend hours required (less than 10 dates per year).

Grants Manager Duties

  • Manage grant inquires explaining funding cycles and priorities
  • Assist with development of grant applications, forms and reports, review grant applications for completeness, and manage grants database and production flow associated with grant decision- making and management
  • Assist with development and generation of grant making reports, and analysis of data and trends
  • Schedule site visits to grantee organizations and compile organizational information in preparation for site visit
  • Maintain and upkeep grant files
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Development / Communications Associate Duties

  • Manage database and data entry – Network for Good/Raiser’s Edge/Excel
  • Timely administration of donor acknowledgement letters
  • Coordinate agency mailings
  • Assist with coordination of special agency events
  • Coordinate promotions for special agency events
  • Assist with event logistics for special agency events
  • Manage social media platforms/website
  • Assist with communications, both print and e-communication
  • Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required – experience in social work and /or public health preferred
  • Minimum three years of administrative and management experience in a professional office setting
  • Knowledge of nonprofit or private foundation experience a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications (Office, Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Familiarity with Network for Good/Raiser’s Edge and Foundant (grants management) and database management a plus

Personal Traits

  • Results-oriented and accountable administrative skills
  • Pro-active, self-starter with exceptional organizational skills
  • Flexible, with considerable judgment, initiative, and independence
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a high-performing team
  • Able to work comfortably with diverse population
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Capable of efficiently and effectively supporting the Executive Director
  • Excellent ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Committed to delivery of work products on time
  • Advanced knowledge of office and administrative procedures
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Team player who can collaborate with others
  • Able to travel periodically to conferences and meetings
  • Deep commitment to improving the health and well-being of underserved individuals

Compensation Package:

  • Full benefits package available
  • Holiday/Vacation/Sick time
  • Salary negotiable; based on experience

 How to Apply: 

 Deadline: 

  • Open until filled

Apply for this job

• Please e-mail a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to info@greentreecommunityhealth.org

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Operations, Development and Marketing Specialist: Taller Puertorriqueño

Under the supervision of the Operations and the Development Managers, performs office and administrative functions primarily related to Taller’s membership processes, in support of  operations in day to day clerical tasks and in marketing such as communications, invitation to events, etc., assisting in social media postings.

Supports Taller’s membership and individual donors procedures maintaining and updating database and membership enrollment.

Captures attendance records at Taller’s various activities and adds to data base.

Provides administrative support for the organization including making copies, mail, sends faxes, provides phone coverage, and responds to and channels inquiries.

Provides clerical support for the Board of Directors and its committees.

Collaborates with colleagues on events, etc., attends Staff Meetings, conferences, and assists with fundraising events, etc.

Under supervision, posts on and monitors social media platforms.

Collaborates and supports Taller’s marketing needs as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Business Admin or equivalent.

2-3 years experience  working with data bases.

Good clerical skills.

Knowledge of managing social media platforms.

Keyboard and database proficiency with MS Office software: Word, Excel, Access etc.

Good composition and writing skills in English and Spanish.

About Us

Taller Puertorriqueño (Taller) is a community-based cultural organization whose primary purpose is to preserve, develop, and promote Puerto Rican arts and culture, grounded in the conviction that embracing one’s cultural heritage is central to community empowerment. Taller is also committed to the representation and support of other Latino cultural expressions and common roots.

Apply for this job

Send letter of Interest, Letter of Recommendation, and Resume by January 20th, 2021 to: Carmen Febo San Miguel, M.D., Executive Director Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. at email cfebo@tallerpr.org

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Funding Coordinator and Events Manager: KAT6A Foundation

We are seeking a bright, committed, enthusiastic and experienced person to serve as our Fundraising Coordinator and Events Coordinator/Manager who would report to the Executive Director of the KAT6A Foundation. The KAT6A Foundation is located in West Nyack, New York.

Mission:

The KAT6A Foundation’s mission is to support people and their families living with KAT6A and KAT6B related disorders. We are dedicated to raising funds to further research and identify possible treatments that could lead to a better quality of life. We aim to inform, raise awareness, and identify more individuals with KAT6A and KAT6B gene mutations. This enables researchers and clinicians the opportunity to discover more about these rare disorders and give our community greater consideration.

Position Summary:

The Fundraising Coordinator and Events Coordinator/Manager works under the direction of the Executive Director and is responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing fundraising programs for the KAT6A Foundation.

This includes:

  • Individual and corporate donor, cultivation, solicitation and procurement
  • Working with the Board and KAT6A/KAT6B families to develop and implement fundraising drives
  • Collaboration with other kat6a Foundation committees on existing fundraising campaigns, including community based events
  • Identifying and developing new possible fundraising events
  • Identifying and facilitating table purchases at conferences and fundraising events

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

– Assist in the development of a fundraising plan that coordinates with KAT6A/KAT6B families living throughout the US.
– Work collaboratively to identify new development opportunities not currently in place.
– Secure donors of all levels, especially focusing on $1,000 to $10,000 range.
– Promote, manage and attend all fundraising events, as needed, by helping to secure table buyers, corporate sponsors and donors.
– Manage all aspects of logistics and tactical needs associated with event-based fundraisers in conjunction with event planning vendors and volunteer committees, where applicable.
– Work with other teams to implement follow up/follow through on all fundraising activities including campaigns and event-based fundraisers.
– Manage a variety of relationships with fundraising committees, volunteers, sponsors and donors in support of all fundraising activities established by the Director of Fundraising.
– Work with other teams to promote these areas of business via public relations, website and social media awareness to ensure fundraising, fundraisers and sponsorships are maximized.
– Track and manage fundraising budgets to ensure cost efficiencies, communicating with all internal and external resources (paid and volunteer) to ensure adherence to budgets.
– Report on fundraising progress as required by the Executive Director.
– Perform database tracking, where needed.
– Attend some required non-fundraising events (such as an occasional Board meeting).

Position Job Requirements:

– Either BA/BS (or an equivalent) from an accredited institution required; advanced degree preferred, and a successful track record in securing and raising money, ideally including 3-5 years of national experience;
– Demonstrated knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques;
– Strong interpersonal and engagement skills;ability to work with and motivate staff, board members and volunteers;
– Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
– Ability, desire and proven track record of cultivating external relationships;
– Self-starter, goal-driven and ability to work independently;
– Experience working with fundraising database platforms;
– Experience with managing budgets;
– Exhibit follow- through on tasks and goals through an organized work approach;
– Own a laptop and printer for remote work;
Ability to maintain a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and a good listening ability.

Compensation:

The KAT6A Foundation is the recent recipient of a 2-year CZI Initiative Rare as One Grant. These grants are awarded to patient-led organizations that are developing and launching collaborative research networks in partnership with clinicians and scientists. The program provides funding, tools, and capacity-building support and training. The KAT6A Foundation Fundraising Coordinator position will initially be funded through this 2-year grant and is a fixed, 20 hours per week position. The starting pay is $30 per hour. This is a contracted grant- based two-year job offering and if necessary, may be performed remotely. There could be a possibility of employment continuation at the end of the two-year grant based upon a successful garnering of funding from new grants and fundraising activities as well as a positive review by the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.

DEI and Anti-Oppression:

The KAT6A Foundation is committed to DEI/anti-oppression policies and practices and is committed to EEOC principles. We expect applicants to have awareness of their own social location, to be able to intercept their own and other’s potential misuse of privilege, and to understand the experience of families and individuals living with this condition.

Please submit your application, contact number(s), email and resume to:
Emile Najm, Executive Director, The KAT6A Foundation
kat6a@yahoo.com

Director of Finance—NKCDC (Philadelphia, PA): NeighborWorks Affiliates

New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a community development corporation committed to sustainable development in housing opportunities, economic development, vacant land strategies, community engagement, and real estate development. NKCDC advances social equity and economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live and actively shape their neighborhoods of choice. To that end, NKCDC provides free housing counseling to anyone in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and offers many additional resources to residents and businesses in the Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond neighborhoods.

NKCDC has a strong reputation, both locally and nationally, with longstanding credibility of serving as trusted and valuable partner and collaborator. The organization is currently the only community development organization in the City of Philadelphia that is a chartered member of the NeighborWorks America network. Historically, our approach to arts-based development and vacant land management have been considered innovative and transformative. Our current work using a trauma-informed community engagement model, applying a racial equity lens across the organization, and leading programs at the intersection of health and housing are keeping NKCDC at the cutting-edge of community development. NKCDC draws on the strengths of the communities in Fishtown, Kensington, and Port Richmond — a population of over 87,000 residents, 35% of whom live below the federal poverty level — to make sure neighborhood development benefits all residents. More information can be found at nkcdc.org.

Function

The Director of Finance manages accounting and financial systems for New Kensington Community Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, as well as related business and operational affairs of the organization, including financial operations and accounting and information system. The position serves as a key member of the management team and reports directly to the Executive Director. The Finance Director supervises two positions, our Bookkeeper, and an open Finance & IT Specialist position, both full-time positions. The Finance Director works closely with the Director of Human Resources, Director of Operations and the Board of Directors, the organization’s ruling body, and serves as a liaison to the Financial Controls Committee.

Reports to

Executive Director

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Director of Finance include but are not limited to:

  • Prepare monthly financial reports for Board of Directors nonprofit corporation.
  • Meet with Financial Controls Committee on a regular basis to assess current cash flow, financial well-being, and other accounting issues.
  • Supervise finance staff, our Bookkeeper and Finance & IT Specialist.
  • With assistance of Executive Director, create annual budget.
  • Work closely with bookkeeper to maintain accurate bookkeeping and recording processes including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, benefits and check requests.
  • Provide financial needs and requirements of grant and contract applications and close-outs.
  • Review financial content of contracts and maintain accounting systems to fulfill contract obligations.
  • Assess, develop and assist implementation of management, budgeting, bookkeeping and internal control systems.
  • Maintain system of checks and balances to ensure the company is following all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guidelines and internal accounting policies.
  • Help establish and maintain budget control measures for programs and administration.
  • Develop and maintain accurate and usable budgets for both the overall company’s operations and specific programs.
  • Provide development and execution of more effective accounting processes to improve and foster growth and strength within the organization.
  • Work with external auditor for annual audit and tax return preparation.
  • Work with the Executive Director to ensure day-to-day financial operations are healthy and consistent with the long-term direction of the organization.
  • Assist HR Director with Human Resources payroll, time and labor management, and Human Resources Information System (HRIS), as well as benefits and administration needs.
  • Review affiliated partnership companies (Coral Hagert Streets, LP & Orinoka Mills, LP) financial statements and assist with annual audit and tax returns.
  • Additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Advanced experience and training/certification in non-profit finance leadership required; Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance highly desired
  • Minimum 7 to 10 years of accounting experience with a successful track record of reporting on funds from foundations, corporations and government sources
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize work, take initiative, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of Abila/Sage MIP
  • Knowledge of Paylocity or comparable HR, Payroll and Time & Labor Management Information System
  • Knowledge of IT/Systems and MS 365/Other conversion experience highly desired
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and attention to detail
  • Ability to track and maintain project budgets
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Participatory Budgeting processes
  • Residence in or knowledge of service area a plus

Compensation

Competitive salary with excellent benefits including HMO health plan, long- and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation and 403(b) retirement plan. Salary for this position will be $1,414.00 per week, with a full-time schedule, 35 hours per week. This position will be located on-site at our main office, 2771 Ruth Street, Suite 1, Philadelphia, PA 19134, but may require significant remote work per City of Philadelphia pandemic safety restrictions.

To apply

Applications received by Monday, January 4, 2020 will be considered on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Severa Kata, our Human Resources Director, at HR@nkcdc.org, with “[YOUR NAME] NKCDC Finance Director Application” in the subject line. All candidate resumes are given due consideration and are kept on file for one year, but we cannot always respond personally due to the high volume of inquiries.

NKCDC provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion, language, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or physical ability.

Applications received by Monday, January 4, 2020 will be considered on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Severa Kata, our Human Resources Director, at HR@nkcdc.org, with “[YOUR NAME] NKCDC Finance Director Application” in the subject line. All candidate resumes are given due consideration and are kept on file for one year, but we cannot always respond personally due to the high volume of inquiries.

Community Engagement Specialist: HIAS and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia

MISSION

HIAS Pennsylvania supports low-income immigrants of all backgrounds as they build new lives in our community. Through immigration legal services and an array of social services, we work to address their needs, defend their rights and advocate for their equitable inclusion in American society.

General Position Description:

The Community Engagement Specialist manages HIAS PA’s volunteer program and in kind program, coordinates engagement with current and prospective community partners, and oversees several community engagement events.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the Volunteer Program:

● Serve as a first point of contact for all prospective volunteers, guiding them through an onboarding process and fielding all questions through this process;

● Conduct outreach to volunteers through participation in outside events and distribution of material within the community;.

● Oversee a rigorous and detailed training and orientation program for volunteers, ensuring that both physical and digital materials and resources are kept up to date, distributed and understood;

● Identify appropriate placements of volunteers within HIAS PA programming;

● Provide supervision and mentorship of volunteers to ensure that they are supported in their longer term volunteer assignments;

● Evaluate all aspects of the volunteer program, including gains made for clients and programs by participating volunteers;

● Manage several position-specific and in-service volunteer trainings, continuously evaluate the need for additional trainings, and develop and implement accordingly;

● Work closely with staff to identify volunteer placements for clients from within existing volunteer programs, as well as identifying with staff where there are gaps and developing new volunteer positions accordingly;

● Track volunteer information, including contact information and weekly or monthly hours spent volunteering with HIAS Pennsylvania;

● Manage volunteer database in order to communicate with volunteers; manage volunteer status, progress, and clearances; and prepare quarterly time reports regarding volunteer engagement.

Developing and Managing Community Partnerships

● Serve as a first point of contact with organizations and schools seeking to learn more about HIAS PA;

● Work closely with staff as appropriate to develop plans and strategies for partnership with community-based organizations, universities, congregations, and corporations that will expand our capacity and network of resources;

● Implement these plans and strategies including conducting outreach, fielding requests from prospective partners, scheduling meetings, responding to requests for information, and conducting info sessions and speaking engagements as appropriate;

● Maintain partnerships through serving as a point of contact for issues as they arise and ensuring appropriate follow-up;

● Manage relationships with supporting congregations through the Congregational Support Circle; ● Manage speaking engagement requests coming from the public and identify appropriate staff to conduct these speaking engagements.

Managing Community Events:

● Oversee a committee of HIAS PA staff to plan the agency’s annual Thankful Together event, taking place each November;

● Oversee a committee of representatives across agencies to plan the City’s annual World Refugee Day event, taking place each June;

● Support the Development Director, Advocacy team, and other staff to plan the Annual Meeting recognizing volunteers, Martin Luther King Jr Day of Advocacy, and other related events and programs.

Managing In-Kind Donations:

● Act as a single point of contact for in-kind donation requests and ensure timely responsiveness;

● Maintain upkeep of clear procedures to be shared with prospective donors looking to donate

material goods;

● Direct prospective donors to other partners in the event we cannot accept the donation;

● Manage relationships with existing in-kind partners, and with staff input, identify and develop additional partnerships as needed;

● Liaise with interested community partners in hosting drives to meet specific material needs;

● Manage the storage and organization of donations in the office, and maintain clear systems and procedures shared with staff regarding access and distribution of goods to clients;

● Where needed, identify volunteers to support in delivering donated goods to clients and manage existing systems to facilitate these processes.

Other Organizational Requirements:

● Represent the agency to other stakeholders, service providers, and the general public;

● Actively participate in supervision, weekly team meetings and other departments, agency, community and provider meetings, as needed and appropriate;

● Provide supervision of any interns working on the Community Engagement team;

● Other related duties as assigned by the Development Director.

Qualifications:

● Experience working with volunteers;

● Bachelors Degree in related field strongly preferred;

● Willingness to travel throughout the City and the suburbs and conduct recruitment, education, and training in community based locations (after the end of the pandemic);

● Willingness to work some evenings and weekends;

● Preference given to those candidates who have experience working with immigrant and refugee communities or economically and ethnically diverse populations;

● Excellent verbal and written communications skill in English required;

● Strong volunteer relations skills–ability to calmly respond to an upset volunteer or in-kind donor without taking it personally;

● Knowledge and experience working in small events management and coordination a plus;

● Ability to work with a multicultural clientele and ethnically diverse staff;

● Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite;

● Strong database and spreadsheet management skills, with accuracy in data entry;

● Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making practices;

● Strong organizational and time management skills;

● Ability to identify challenges and provide recommendations for solutions.

This is an exempt position; salary is commensurate with experience. Employment package includes comprehensive health care insurance coverage, 403(b) employer contribution retirement account, and very generous paid holiday leave and vacation provisions. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

HIAS PA is working remotely for the foreseeable future but under normal circumstances HIAS Pennsylvania is a fast-paced environment. There is considerable traffic in the office and the work environment has a moderate amount of noise. The office functions as a team and staff members are asked to work both independently and collaboratively.

HIAS Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or veteran status. It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Qualified applicants who represent minority and marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the agency. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws and agency policies.

Benefits

This is an exempt position; salary is commensurate with experience. Employment package includes comprehensive health care insurance coverage, 403(b) employer contribution retirement account, and very generous paid holiday leave and vacation provisions. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

HIAS PA is working remotely for the foreseeable future but under normal circumstances HIAS Pennsylvania is a fast-paced environment. There is considerable traffic in the office and the work environment has a moderate amount of noise. The office functions as a team and staff members are asked to work both independently and collaboratively.

Please send a cover letter and resume in pdf format to Daniella Scruggs, Director of Development at dscruggs@hiaspa.org. No Phone Calls please.

Director, Volunteer and Alumni Programs: Philadelphia Futures

Philadelphia Futures’ mission is to support low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources and opportunities necessary for admission to and success in college.

Our vision is a city where students have what they need to succeed in college and thrive in life.

We are currently seeking a Director, Volunteer and Alumni Programs, to join our team.  This role is a unique opportunity for a proactive and engaging individual to lead Philadelphia Futures’ volunteer and alumni recruitment, engagement and stewardship strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a strategy to recruit, equip, mobilize and engage a volunteer base representative of the gender, racial/ethnic, and professional interest diversity of our student community.
  • Listen and prioritize student voices to inform needs served by volunteers.
  • Regularly assess the organizational demand for volunteers by working with staff to inform recruitment needs.
  • Lead recruiting efforts for all volunteers including identification of appropriate recruitment pools and cultivation of relationships with professional, organizational, community and civic groups.
  • Ensure our engagement with external stakeholders aligns with our commitment to anti-racism.
  • Support efforts to cultivate and maintain relationships and engagement with PF alumni.
  • Engage alumni in meaningful volunteer opportunities and serve as a source for alumni talent and resources for cross-organizational programming.
  • Collaborate with Events Manager to execute Volunteer and Alumni engagement opportunities.
  • Manage the execution of all volunteer information sessions and interviews.
  • Develop profiles of prospective mentors for use in the student/mentor matching process.
  • Oversee the preparation of any necessary advertising, recruiting, and training materials.
  • Conduct and analyze results of ongoing data collection of volunteers including regular surveys to improve programming.
  • Oversee the volunteer application processes including document management for Criminal Background Checks, Child Abuse Clearances, and FBI Fingerprinting.
  • Ensure updated volunteer information in constituent database.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.  
  • Minimum of five years demonstrated experience in volunteer management, constituent engagement or related field is preferred.
  • Superior attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

Specialized Skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communications required including strong public speaking skills.
  • Willingness to be responsive to volunteers’ concerns.
  • Use of an asset-based lens for students when engaging volunteers in our work.
  • Ability to build inspired relationships with volunteers and alumni.
  • Demonstrated experience with project management.
  • Knowledgeable and proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Experience with Salesforce preferred.
  • Experience Salesforce preferred.

Core Competencies:

  • Commitment to Philadelphia Futures’ Core Values (High Expectations, Focus, Respect, Adaptability, Accountability & Collaboration). 
  • Active engagement with Philadelphia Futures’ Anti-Racist Commitments
  • Passion for working with low-income, first-generation-to-college students

This is a full-time, exempt position and offers a competitive compensation/benefits package based on experience.  Salary range is mid 50s to low 60s. The Director, Volunteer and Alumni Programs, reports to the Director of Outreach and Engagement.  Occasional evening and weekend hours required

To apply:  https://forms.gle/nu4GAS7JVCJoxkHL9